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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,327, 1,302,655.62 and 599,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,327, 1,302,655.62 and 599,274.28 is: 827,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,327 : 1,302,655.62 = 599,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,327/1,302,655.62 = 599,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,327x = 1,302,655.62 × 599,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,327x = 780,648,008,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,648,008,763.45/943,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,547.61

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